With all the modern employee challenges employers face, such as high turnover and the Great Resignation, companies need to think out of the box when it comes to benefits. One place to do that is PTO. Every employee is different.…
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Video game giant Activision Blizzard agreed to a multi-million dollar payout and consent decree in order to settle the EEOC's sexual harassment lawsuit, which was filed last September. The company came under fire last year when employees alleged rampant sexual…
If two co-workers have a major problem getting along at work, you have to do something. If they can’t iron out their differences, and you want both to stay, you need to find a way to make it work. The…
Every HR pro knows what to include in job ads: a description, qualifications, company benefits and sometimes a salary range. Something most companies don't advertise is that they expect the new employee to work without pay -- but that didn't…
In the widespread remote work era, employees are communicating digitally more often than in person. And while tools like Slack can be incredibly useful to help workers collaborate remotely, it also comes with a heightened risk of something employers may…
The owners of three Japanese steakhouses are on the hook for more than $1.45 million. This follows the entry of a consent judgment in a Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) lawsuit. The federal Department of Labor (DOL) targeted Yuan Zheng…
It’s official. The Independent Contractor (IC) Final Rule goes into effect immediately. Surprised? In Coalition for Workforce Innovation et al. v. Walsh, a federal Texas court ruled that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) unlawfully delayed and withdrew the IC…
After a challenging two years, a lot of employers are looking for ways to reward employees and express their gratitude. Nice gifts or a cash bonus seem the natural route to take, but a recent survey found that employees are…
Experts are saying that building a sustainable work culture is one way to battle the Great Resignation. But new research shows to do so you must pay attention to two groups: women and junior-level employees. The Clockwise report, “The Real…
A lot of employees are reevaluating careers and job prospects right now, but a recent study found that younger employees are the group with the lowest job satisfaction. Dubbed "Zillennials," workers between the ages of 23 and 28 are speaking…
Is this statement true or false: One-quarter of full-time workers say they’re struggling financially. It’s true, according to Ramsey Solutions’ SmartDollar Employee Benefits Study, conducted between Jan. 10 – 25, 2022. The study surveyed 3,000 full-time U.S. workers, who were…
When an employee reports an allegation of sexual harassment, they trigger a duty on the part of their employer to conduct a prompt and thorough investigation. But how prompt is prompt enough – and how thorough does the employer have…
Many employees love working remotely. But there’s something they’re afraid of – being passed over for promotions. Are they correct? Is it really “out of sight out of mind” when it comes to remote employees? Whether that’s the case…
It's official: Employers can no longer require employees alleging sexual misconduct to resolve their claims via arbitration. Last week, President Biden signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. The new law amends the…
After a years-long battle, the U.S. women's soccer team is finally victorious in their fight for equal pay. The U.S. Soccer Federation has just paid the women's team $24 million to settle its gender discrimination lawsuit. While the payout is…
Make no mistake about it: The COVID-induced seismic shift to remote work is likely permanent, especially in light of evidence that remote workers tend to be more productive and happier. For employers, that shift has created a host of new…
